#maincharactertonpcinseconds

💀 The moment of self-awareness nobody asked for.

You’re mid-rant, passionately tearing apart the state of the world, capitalism, traffic laws, or why the cashier had the audacity to look at you funny—and then it happens. You catch sight of yourself in a reflective surface, and suddenly:

Who the hell is that?

Why is my face doing that?

Did I always have this many chins??

When did my hair decide it was auditioning for the role of ‘deranged science villain’ in a straight-to-DVD movie?

💡 Why do I not look as good as I do in my bathroom mirror??? In my bathroom, I’m giving main character energy. I’m dramatic, mysterious, effortlessly cool. Now, under fluorescent lights and betrayal, I look like a villain’s henchman that doesn’t make it past the first act.

Possible Explanations for This Phenomenon:

1️⃣ "Fluorescent Lighting is a Scam"

Designed by demons to expose every pore, wrinkle, and questionable life decision you've ever made.

You don’t need skincare, you need a government ban on overhead lighting.

2️⃣ "Your Bathroom Mirror is a Liar"

That soft lighting? That flattering angle? It’s all an illusion.

You’re being gaslit by your own bathroom.

3️⃣ "Your Brain Refuses to Accept Your True Form"

Ever seen a recording of yourself and thought “That’s not my voice”? Same thing.

Your mental self-image is outdated software running on 2016 settings.

4️⃣ "Maybe You’re Just Ugly, Bro."

Tough pill to swallow, but hey, at least it’s consistent.

The Five Stages of Reflection Panic:

🪞 1. Denial – That’s not me. That’s some tired stranger with my outfit. 🤨 2. Shock – Is my head… bigger than it was this morning?? 😰 3. Hyper-Focus – WHY IS MY MOUTH MOVING LIKE THAT?? 😑 4. Existential Crisis – Have I always looked like this? Is this how others see me? Do I need therapy? 😵 5. Acceptance – I guess this is just who I am now.

Solutions?

🕶 Never look at yourself in public. Store windows, car mirrors, security cameras—avoid at all costs. 📸 Only trust selfies you took at the right angle, under controlled conditions, and with at least three filters. 🛑 Stop talking altogether and become a mysterious, brooding figure instead.

🔻 REBLOG IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN BETRAYED BY YOUR OWN REFLECTION 🔻